Sermons on virgin conception:

The Birth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 22, 2000

The Virgin Birth of Jesus is a direct fulfillment of Isaiah 7:14.

Christmas B.C.: The Birth Rev. Brian Bill 12/24/00 I love how kids enjoy Christmas, but sometimes I wonder how much they really understand. I heard about a young girl who came home from Sunday School recently. She was pretty pumped when she ran up to her mom and said, “Mommy, my teacher said ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Round Yon Virgin Mother And Child Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005

Part 2 of 2 in series "Why a Virgin?" This involves theological and practical reasons why Jesus had to be born of a virgin.

Matthew 1:18-25 – Round Yon Virgin Mother and Child Pastor Ben Patterson tells the following story: My 5-year-old niece, Olivia, and her best friend, Claire, were participating in a nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary, and Olivia was an angel. Before the show, a young boy was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

The impact of God’s entrance onto the human scene was difficult for many, though it held the promise of life.

LUKE 1:26 34 THE FIRST PERSON TO DOUBT THE VIRGIN BIRTH “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2011

The Christmas story begins well before the birth of the Son of God. At the least, it begins with a startled teenage girl who is confronted by an angel with an unexpected announcement.

“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favoured one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Daily News: A Virgin Conceives #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

Do we have prejudice against God's working miracles today? The miraculous is evidence of God. It points to God. Prophecy fulfilled strengthens the impact of the miracle.

Today we continue our trek to Christmas not by discussing our cyber Monday deals but by continuing our preparation for the coming of the Messiah in this Christian season we’ve traditionally called Advent. This year we have decided to step back in time to period when America was a in a transition ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 7:10-16, Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Mary? Why The Virgin Birth? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 17, 2018

Why Mary? why not Mary? God can do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We have been looking at the Why’s of Christmas. We considered first of all, why Christmas at all? Why did Christ come? We then looked at the timing of Jesus’ coming, why did God pick out that particular time in history 2,000 years ago for Jesus to come? The fact is I have a lot a questions. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Being Intentional: The Parable Of The Ten Virgins. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 9, 2021

A passage of teaching at the Fiji Officers councils 2021. This led to a discussion about what is the good oil that fuels our ministry and keeps us intentional.

Being intentional: The parable of the ten virgins. Matthew 25:1-13 At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lessons From The Wise And Foolish Virgins

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

The parable of the wise and foolish virgins, as recounted in Matthew 25, illustrates the importance of readiness and vigilance in the Christian life. It serves as a metaphor for the coming of Christ and the necessity of being prepared to meet Him.

LESSONS FROM THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.” Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, Ephesians 5:15-16, Proverbs 21:20, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, Ephesians 5:15-16, Proverbs 21:20, Matthew 7:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Basic Concepts Of Spiritual Intimacy - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF SPIRITUAL INTIMACY - PART 2 Selected Scriptures If we are going to develop an intimate relationship with God – we need to define what that looks like. IT IS THE LIFE OF CHRIST, REPRODUCED IN THE BELIEVER, BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, THROUGH ABIDING IN THE WORD. Last time we looked ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Common Skeptical Concepts Of The Modern Day People

Contributed by Joel Israel Shashikumar on Jan 20, 2015

A short Question and Answer write up for the Skeptical mind on Jesus

The world's most famous individual that ever-lived.Yeshua Ha-Mashiach aka Jesus the Christ. Having lived on our earth more than 2000 years ago, People questioned His existence, teachings, death and resurrection. Everybody have something to say about Him. Religious or Non-religious. Whether you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Show Favoritism, A Vital Theological Concept

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

James 2:9 "But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors." Leviticus 19:15 “You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor."

"I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism." -1 Timothy 5:21 The concept of giving special benefits or special assistance or deference to a particular group is on it's ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9, 1 Timothy 5:21, Leviticus 19:15, Exodus 18:21, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Conception By Deception - James 1:13-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 22, 2021

Why do some temptations strike a chord in our desires while others don’t?

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Flasks Of Oil!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 18, 2015

Alas, at the last minute the foolish ones ran out of stock and thus they missed the bridegroom and the marriage feast, and the door was shut!

Flasks of oil! Mathew 25:4” the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps.” Christian faith is disconcertingly shallow, as shallow as a puddle of water on a sidewalk these days! People daringly confess, “ I have no time for prayer, fasting or Bible reading! I’m just busy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"congratulations! It's A Savior!" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 25, 2021

God continues to look for women and men like Mary and Joseph. People who will pursue obedience, whatever the cost. People who will trust God – even though the outcome seems unsure. God continues to raise up people for His purposes.

When I first proposed doing this, I know that it struck a lot of you … well, probably all of you … as something odd … out of the ordinary. When it came time, you weren’t sure what to do. Do we put up our traditional Christmas decorations? And, again, I’m sure that you found my answer a bit odd … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Conceived By The Holy Spirit, Born Of The Virgin Mary

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 8, 2005

Why do we hold to the Virgin Birth and what difference does it make?

In the TV show Thirtysomething Hope, a Christian, argues with her Jewish husband, Michael, about the holidays. Michael exploded…. “Do you really believe an angel appeared to some teenage girl who then got pregnant without ever having sex and traveled on horseback to Bethlehem where she spent the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed